Nikon S6900 with Nikon S4000 Comparison

Nikon S6900 and Nikon S4000 Main Features

  • February, 2015
  • February, 2010
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-300 mm (12x) F3.3-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 27-108 mm (4x) F3.2-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 99 x 58 x 28 mm, 181g.
  • 95 x 57 x 20 mm, 131g.
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Nikon S6900 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
48
Value for money score
59
Portability score
97
Overall score
42

Nikon S4000 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
26
Value for money score
48
Portability score
98
Overall score
30

Nikon Coolpix S4000 with Nikon Coolpix S6900 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix S6900 with Coolpix S4000. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Nikon S6900 was released in 2015, and Nikon S4000 in 2010. Coolpix S6900 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S4000 5 years older. 5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S6900 is greater than that of Coolpix S4000. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix S6900), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon S6900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Coolpix S6900 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix S4000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S6900 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S6900 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S6900 Coolpix S4000
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix S6900 Coolpix S4000
Announced February, 2015 February, 2010
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 2 8
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 2.80 no built-in flash
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 125 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 180 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19 EN-EL10
Physical
Weight 181 g 131 g
Physical Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28 mm 95 x 57 x 20 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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